In a significant development, an appeal has been lodged in the Supreme Court challenging the Patna High Court’s verdict that upheld the Bihar Caste Survey conducted by the state government. The High Court had previously deemed the state’s decision to carry out the caste survey as perfectly valid, initiated with due competence, and aimed at […]
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) petition filed by the National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW), raising concerns over the increasing incidents of mob violence and lynching of Muslims, particularly by ‘cow vigilantes’. The PIL comes despite the court’s previous ruling in the Tehseen Poonawalla case, where […]
In a shocking incident that has triggered nationwide outrage, two Manipuri women from the Kuki tribe were seen being paraded naked and molested in a video that went viral on social media. The Central government has now ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the incident, according to an affidavit submitted to the […]
In a stern critique of the state government’s handling of road traffic, the Gujarat High Court recently stated that the people of Gujarat show a blatant disregard for traffic rules. The court’s observations came during the hearing of a contempt petition, where the justices referred to the tragic Iskcon Bridge accident in Ahmedabad, where a […]
In a recent development, Asaram Bapu, a controversial spiritual leader, has approached the Gujarat High Court, seeking a suspension of his life sentence. The sentence was handed down by a state court for the repeated rape of a female disciple. Asaram Bapu, also known as Ashumal Harpalani, has already filed an appeal against his conviction […]
The Bombay High Court has expressed concern over the increasing number of criminal cases involving minors in consensual sexual relationships. The court has called for a shift from a punitive approach towards adolescents’ sexuality to one that enables access to sexual and reproductive health services. Justice Bharti Dangre, in her observations, emphasized the need to […]
The Bombay High Court recently clarified that it cannot issue directives to make Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which criminalizes cruelty towards a wife by her husband or his relatives, a compoundable offence. The court stated that such a matter falls within the legislative domain. The division bench, consisting of Justices AS […]
The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India D. Y. Chandrachud, has proposed new Chief Justices for seven major High Courts across India. The recommendations, which focus on seniority, regional representation, and the need for more women judges in leadership roles, are for the High Courts of Kerala, Orissa, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Bombay, […]